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Music will fill the air in Clinton County, Illinois, this spring, thanks to concerts at the high schools and a rousing play at the Clinton County Showcase. Grab your calendar and mark down these dates—the shows are always delightful and … Continue reading →

Clinton County’s ever-popular Covered in Chocolate has moved from Carlyle to Breese—and is as busy as ever. Despite its name, this shop does a lot more than just yummy desserts. Its menu, which changes with the seasons, consists of sandwiches, … Continue reading →

Sure it’s fun when the members of the Breese Junior Women’s Group gets together. But the real reason they gather is simple: they want to help make the community a better place. The Breese Junior Women’s Group is a non-profit, … Continue reading →

If it seems like the Clinton County Humane Society (CCIHS) is a non-stop flurry of activity, that’s because it is. There is no lights-out when you’re caring for helpless animals. CCHIS performs a valuable service to our community: working with … Continue reading →

If you’re looking for something fun to do this winter, head over to Carlyle where there always seems to be something going on. From charity events to chilling with wine, here are four top picks FOR February. Eagles. With the … Continue reading →

Think nothing much is going on in wintertime out here in our corner of Illinois? You just have to look a little bit and you’ll find lots of great reasons to put on your coat and mittens and head out. … Continue reading →

For decades, Excel Bottling has been making some of our favorite sodas, including the ever-popular Ski Original. Then in 2012, they jumped on the craft brewing wagon and began creating their own line of beers. Excel Brewing, based in Breese, … Continue reading →

New Baden, Illinois, was founded in 1855 and quickly grew into a charming enclave of streets lined with maple trees and nearly sixty homes. 41 years later, it was devastated by the worst tornado to ever hit the area. More … Continue reading →

Looking for just a few last minute gifts? We’re here to help you with some suggestions—all found right here in Clinton County, of course! Give the history buff on your list a copy of the new Clinton County, Illinois Pictorial … Continue reading →

Centralia, Illinois, a town of just over 9,000 people here in Clinton County, seems an unlikely place to find one of the ten largest bell towers in the world. But aren’t we lucky it’s here! The initial push to have … Continue reading →